US Bridges

Marion Lake/Z-Ds over Ditch Number 5

GoodPosted for load

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 10.93 MI East JCT SH 77 · Structure no. 000000000022759

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,585
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion Lake/Z-Ds over Ditch Number 5 is a steel other carrying Marion Lake/Z-Ds over Ditch Number 5 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,585 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMarion Lake/Z-Ds
CrossesDitch Number 5
Location10.93 MI East JCT SH 77
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates35.219, -90.16618
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,585 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion Lake/Z-Ds over Ditch Number 5 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion Lake/Z-Ds over Ditch Number 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Marion Lake/Z-Ds over Ditch Number 5 carry?

About 3,585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marion Lake/Z-Ds over Ditch Number 5?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Lake/Z-Ds over Ditch Number 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.